Machine Shop Supervisor

Join EnCore, a proud Boeing subsidiary, where we design and build innovative aircraft cabin interiors that enhance comfort, efficiency, and flexibility. We offer customizable, pre-certified components and lightweight seating for new aircraft and retrofits, including full interior solutions like galleys, lavatories, and seats designed for the Boeing 737 Sky Interior. With in-house design, engineering, and certification, we stay clearly ahead and deliver high-quality cabin components. We also support aftermarket upgrades with certified modification kits and digital cabin signage to improve the passenger experience.

Be part of our talented team and start soaring to new heights!

JOB SUMMARY

The Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for managing the throughput and personnel of the Haas machine shop (metals) and Thermwood panel routing shop (composites). The candidate is responsible for supervising the Machinists’ and Programmers’ performance; leading training of employees; and continuously improving the safety, quality, delivery, and cost. They are responsible for notifying Facilities and/or Purchasing departments when regular or unplanned machine maintenance is required. They must be familiar with vertical machining centers and shall be the first line troubleshooter if there is an issue with a part or machine. They must be able to run Haas 3axis/5axis mills and Thermwood 3axix CNC Router and programming experience in Mastercam is preferred.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Be a leader and example for a Safety first culture with the team
• Manage the backlog and schedule to ensure on time completion of work
• Ensures adherence to work instructions and trains employees to them. .
• Interface with programmers and machinist to ensure good communication and drive balance between high quality programs and quick turnaround on urgent machine part needs
• Supervises employees who perform work on the 3&5 axis mills and the CNC router area.
• Provide training and guidance to operators for tool probing and offsets, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, compensation, calculating requirements using basic math (algebra and trigonometry); and proving part programs.
• Troubleshoots machining issues and cutting tool issues and leads the team through more complicated tool changes. Identifies potential new tools that could be used to improve the process or reduce costs.
• Manages maintenance of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Optimize and improve programs through continual analysis of sub-routines. Make changes to program or coordinate with programming support to do so.
• Work with engineering on machined part design improvements (Complexity Review)

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• A High School Diploma is desired.
• Trade/Technical School is desired.

Experience: Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent.

• 3+ years of experience required with Vertical Machine Centers.
• 3+ years of experience required with CNC Routers.

Skills:

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under rush delivery situations.
• Accurately read and interpret work instructions.
• Leading teams

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 2+ years of Supervisory Experience
• CNC Programming Experience (Mastercam preferred)
• Hands on experience operating Haas 3/5 axis mills
• Hands on experience operating Thermwood 3axis CNC routers

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Boing EnCore Interiors is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Not applicable

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.